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Life is like this. When I started business 48 years ago as a contractor, I was only looking to survive, cari makan (looking for food).

— Sukanto Tanoto

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Philanthropy is part of our DNA - business-wise and family-wise.

I have always believed that conservation is not a liability to industries. Instead, if done properly, it can be an asset.

You Americans bring your accountants and lawyers. We are like Nike -- we just do it."

It doesn't makes sense. Why should we import (plywood)? Why not produce ourselves?

I learn by doing, but each time I don’t understand, I will ask… If I don’t understand, I don’t feel ashamed to ask questions.

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